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California State University-San Marcos

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$10,500Avg. Net Price
59%Grad Rate
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California State University-San Marcos Stats

Enrollment Deposit
Student Population
Admissions
Location
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Cost
Demographics
Outcomes

Enrollment Deposit

How much is Csusm's enrollment deposit?

California State University-San Marcos requires a deposit of $150 to confirm your enrollment.



National Rank

20.30%

California State University-San Marcos is in the top 20.30% of colleges in the country for deposit cost. Nationally, 23.16% of colleges do not require a deposit.

State Rank

19.20%

California State University-San Marcos is in the top 19.20% of colleges in the state of California for deposit cost. 18.37% of colleges in the state do not require a deposit.

Type Rank

32.10%

California State University-San Marcos is in the top 32.10% of Public, 4-year or above colleges for deposit cost. 37.66% of public colleges do not require a deposit.

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Student Population

California State University-San Marcos educates a diverse community of 16,760 students, with 15,456 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,304 engaged in advanced graduate studies.


Total Enrollment

16,760


Total Undergraduates

15,456

Total Graduates

1,304


Full-Time vs Part-Time

82% Full-Time

18% Part-Time

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Admissions

The admission process at California State University-San Marcos has a 96% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $70. California State University-San Marcos has test required that focus on each student's unique potential.


Acceptance Rate

96%


Application Fee

$70


SAT

Students submitting SAT

0%

ACT

Students submitting ACT

0%

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Location

Located in San Marcos, CA, California State University-San Marcos offers students a suburban experience with all the advantages of proximity to urban amenities.


City

San Marcos


County

San Diego County


State

California


Country

United States


Urbanization

Suburb: Large

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About

California State University-San Marcos features a student-focused approach with a 21 : 1 student-faculty ratio, False values, and competitive NCAA athletic programs that enhance the college experience.


Student-to-Faculty Ratio

21 : 1


Religious Affiliation

False


Division in Athletics

NCAA


Sector

Public, 4-year or above


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Cost

California State University-San Marcos makes education accessible, offering an average net price of $10,500 with 79% of students receiving financial assistance including 44% benefiting from Pell Grants.


Average Net Price

$10,500


Received Aid

79%


Pell Recipients

44%


Tuition

$2,871 In-State

$2,871 Out-of-State

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Demographics

The California State University-San Marcos student body represents diverse backgrounds and experiences, with 101% in-state students and a balanced age distribution across traditional and non-traditional learners.


Gender
Men
6,260 (41%)
Women
9,196 (59%)

Undergraduate Ages
Under 18
234 (2%)
18-19
4,338 (30%)
20-21
3,975 (28%)
22-24
3,170 (22%)
Over 25
2,529 (18%)

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Outcomes

California State University-San Marcos prioritizes student success, demonstrated by a 59% graduation rate and the achievements of alumni who make meaningful contributions in their communities and careers.


Graduation Rate

59%

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